New Clause 1 - Jurisdiction of the court
International Criminal Court Bill [Lords]
``This Act shall have effect, subject to the making of a declaration by Her Majesty's Government in accordance with Article 124 of the ICC Statute, with the proviso that for a period of seven years after the entry into force of the Statute the United Kingdom does not accept the jurisdiction of the Court with respect to the category of crimes referred to in Article 8 when such crimes are alleged to have been committed by United Kingdom nationals or on United Kingdom territory.''.—[Mrs. Gillan.]
Brought up, and read the First time.
Question proposed [this day], That the clause be read a Second time.
Question again proposed.